1901

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a new threshing machine to replace the worn-out machine currently used by the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Teacher Kittie Odell's application for a 15 day leave of absence. Odell will be on duty at the small boys' quarters starting July 1, 1901.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Malcolm W. Odell's application for a 15 day leave of absence. Odell expects to take charge of small boys' quarters July 1, 1901.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to add 112,000 shingles to the Carlisle Indian School lumber supplies for both the Kutz Farm buildings as well as the dining room roof.

William Youngblood, Auditor for the Interior Department, informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that his examinations of the accounts of Richard Henry Pratt that the voucher for the payment of $20,000 for the purchase of the Kutz Farm needs additional paperwork.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the voucher for the treatment of Harrison Waterman at the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding his suggestion to have Sophia American Horse oversee the exhibit in Buffalo.

Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Superintendent Richard H. Pratt requests more proposal blank forms because he only received 70 out of the 200 that he ordered in January. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the request of Daisy C. Laird for a position as a grade school teacher at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt recommends her transfer from Fort Lewis due to other staff transfers.

Richard Henry Pratt sends Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. A. Jones a sample of blank form 5-202 per Jones' request. Form 5-202 is a proposal for Indian supplies.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to employ students over the summer at the school farms, industrial shops, and other skilled work. 

Richard Henry Pratt provides information on the application of John H. Lonestar for a position as a farmer or as a industrial teacher.

Richard H. Pratt forwards twenty-one applications for leave of absence for employees: Jessie L. McIntire (Teacher), Jeannette L. Senseney (Music Teacher), Irne Marie Vander Mey (Assistant Cook), W. Grant Thompson (Disciplinarian), Sadie E. Newcomer (Teacher), Florence M. Carter (Teacher), Fanny G. Paull (Teacher), Josephine R. Walter (Teacher…

Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of the Indian Affairs of the need for several new teachers. Pratt also informs the Commissioner that Daisy C. Laird (teacher) is interested in transferring to Carlisle and wants to take a leave of absence before reporting for duty.

Wrap for letter concerning War Department letter relative to return of Richard Henry Pratt to duty.

The 1901 Commencement program of Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry (now Drexel University), located in Philadelphia, in which Albert H. Nash (graduated from Carlisle Indian School in 1897) is listed on the third page as having earned a diploma in the course in Commerce and Finance.

Supplemental estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1901 amounting to $2,273.00 for support of the school and to pay for beef and mutton contracts.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from W. H. Winslow, Superintendent of the Genoa Indian School, regarding appointing Chauncy Yellow Robe to the position of disciplinarian at the school.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he plans on sending former student Howard Gansworth to the Buffalo Exposition as requested. Following the Gansworth's return, Pratt indicates that he will employ him on the irregular rolls in place of Elmer Simon.

He adds that Sophia American Horse takes the objections of the…

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Matron Pearl McArthur's application for a 42 day leave of absence to attend conferences in Detroit, Michigan and Buffalo, New York and for annual leave.

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of four employees for leave of absence: Mattie A. Harn (laborer), Mary E. Lininger (assistant seamstress), Beckie L. Goodyear (assistant seamstress), and Bertha Canfield (seamstress). 

Information cards of Fidel Pueto Elias from Puerto Rico, who visited on June 19, 1901 and departed on June 20, 1901.

Note: Elias was identified on the cards as a visitor and was only at the school for one day. It's unclear why a file and card was made for him. 

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Seldon Kirk to his home before he is transferred to a school in Phoenix, Arizona. Also included is the correspondence regarding the request of Rev. Jesse Kirk for the transfer.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding his thoughts on the school physician position. Pratt refers to his letter from a year prior and notes that nothing has changed since that time and requests to keep Dr. S. L. Diven at $800.